Noctua Focus Flow 120mm NF-F12 PWM Fan Review

Introduction – The NF-F12 PWM 120mm Fan & Specifications

Legit Reviews is no Stranger to Noctua and their unique color scheme. The first time we looked at a Noctua fan was back in 2009 when we had a look at the S12B-FLX fan from Noctua’s FLX (Flex) series of fans, designed to operate in multiple configurations from Standard to “Ultra Low Noise.” More recently, we had a look at the Noctua NH-C14 Top-Down CPU Cooler which featured a pair of NF-P14 FLX Fans, which were Noctua’s last entry into the fan market.

Today we have the honor to look at their brand new Focus Flow 120mm fan, the NF-F12 PWM. The Focus Flow 120mm (NF-F12 PWM) is a brand new Pulse Width
Modulation fan which has vastly improved on Noctua’s old designs with
the brand new Focus Flow technology to improve airflow & static pressure. Likewise, Noctua did not stop there, and also implemented its brand new NE-FD1 PWM IC as well as the brand new SSO2 bearing.

Before we get into the technical side of things, we might as well have a look at the specifications of Noctua’s NF-F12 PWM fan.

Noctua Focus Flow 120mm NF-F12 PWM Fan Specifications

Model Number

NF-F12 PWM

Size

120mm x 120mm x 25mm

Connector

4 Pin PWM

Blade Technology

Heptaperf™

Frame Geometry

Focus Flow™

*Rotational Speed (RPM)

1500 RPM @ 12v

*Rotational Speed with **L.N.A.

1200 RPM @ 9v

Min. Rotational Speed (PWM Mode)

300 RPM

*Airflow

***54.97 CFM

*Airflow with **L.N.A.

***43.73 CFM

*Acoustical Noise

22.4dB(A)

*Acoustical Noise with **L.N.A.

18.6dB(A)

*Static Pressure

2.61mmH20

*Static Pressure with **L.N.A.

1.83mmH20

Max. Input Power

0.6w

Max. Input Current

0.05A

Mean Time Before Failure

> 150,000 Hours

Warranty

6 Years

*All Values are given as a ±10% Figure**L.N.A. stands for “Low Noise Adapter” which is a resistor cable designed to reduce voltage to the fan by 3v. ***Values converted from Noctua’s measurements in m³/h to CFM.

Overall, you’re looking at a fairly impressive fan, to say the least. Noctua has gone out of their way to beat the 2:1 Airflow to Noise ratio that’s most common on 120mm fans, as well as have a fairly astute pressure rating with this fan as well. By all respects, this is definitely looking to be a performance part from Noctua’s factories.